April 2023 - Page 11 of 13

Details On April 7, a defendant requested a new defense attorney because his previous attorney has “ineffectively counseled” him. Tavon Owens,30, is charged with unarmed carjacking, assault with a dangerous weapon,... Read More

Judge Imposes Additional Time to Convicted Murderer’s Sentence

Details During a sentencing hearing on April 7, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun added additional prison time to a defendant in a murder case. Lamonte MacDonald, 22, was initially charged... Read More

Convicted Killer is a ‘Wonderful Person,’ Prosecutor Says

Details During a sentencing hearing on April 7, the prosecutor described the defendant as a “wonderful person” when giving her sentencing recommendations. Samuel Davis, 64, was convicted of second-degree murder in... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause in Assault With a Dangerous Weapon Case

Details On April 6, DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond found probable cause to charge Nikia Cunningham with one count of assault with a dangerous weapon. Cunningham, 28, is charged in... Read More

Defendants File for New Trial Date Following Juror Issue in Homicide Case

Details On April 7, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan heard testimony from two witnesses regarding a defendants’ relationship with a juror who found them guilty of all charges. Robert Moses,... Read More

Parties Continue to Pick Apart Instagram Report in Murder Trial

Details As a six co-defendant murder trial continues, the testimony focused on arguments about months of Instagram messages and posts among the defendants. Gregory Taylor, 26, Quentin Michals, 25, Qujuan Thomas,... Read More

Document: Homicide on A Street, SE

Details Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a homicide that occurred on April 8 on the 3400 block of A Street, SE. According to a press release, shooting victim... Read More

Document: Police Arrest Suspect in 19th Street Homicide

Details Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) charged 54-year-old Cynthia Battle on April 7 for her alleged connection in the death of 59-year-old Raymond Johnson on the 1500 block of... Read More

Judge Dismisses Defendant’s Murder Charges in Homicide Case

Details At a status hearing on April 6, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt dismissed five of six charges without prejudice against a defendant in a homicide case. He is no... Read More

Defense Argues Against In-Court Identification Due To Change in Witness Testimony

Details At a resumed motion hearing on April 6, the defense and prosecution discussed whether or not an eyewitness should be allowed to make an in-court identification in a homicide trial... Read More

Defendant Waives Preliminary Hearing

Details A homicide defendant waived his preliminary hearing, sending him into trial preparation. Anthony Williams, 45, is charged with carrying a pistol without a license after he allegedly shot and killed... Read More

Defendant Fails to Appear in Court Due to Ongoing Drug Treatment

Details In an April 6 hearing, a defendant failed to appear in front of DC Superior Court Judge Heidi Pasichow due to his commitment to an in-patient drug treatment program. Curtis... Read More

Month: April 2023